Tionesta Rec. Area Campground

This is our favorite of all favorite campgrounds and we come here as much as we can. The campground is nice and roomy. There are many things to do within 60-90 min of the area that are a must see. Several Kayak trips you can do - bring your own or rent from either Outback Adventures in Tionesta to paddle the Allegheny or go to Ridgway and paddle the Clarion River via Lazy Canoe Rentals. You can also paddle Tionesta Lake but be prepared for some head winds that often sneak up. If you like cycling the rail trails, try the Oil Creek Petroleum Center to Drakes Well ride on beautiful paved trails and gorgeous scenery, or try several different trails near Oil City. Sandy Creek Trail is one of our favorites starting at the Belmar Bridge. If you would like to walk around the campground, they have a lovely hike starting at the dam and goes to the top of the ridge overlooking the lake. It is worth the trek to do the whole trail loop. Other places to visit are Kinzua Dam overlook, Jakes Rocks, Beartown Rocks, Kinzua Bridge State Park (to walk out and see the tornado damage that took out the highest railway bridge. Then stop at Mount Jewitt for some ice cream. The best ice cream around is in the town of Tionesta called Bananas. If you are there in late August, drive to Bennezette Visitors Center and try to get a glimpse of elk. We only wish the campground would stay open through October so that we could enjoy the beautiful fall colors.

This is our favorite of all favorite campgrounds and we come here as much as we can. The campground is nice and roomy. There are many things to do within 60-90 min of the area that are a must see. Several Kayak trips you can do - bring your own or rent from either Outback Adventures in Tionesta to paddle the Allegheny or go to Ridgway and paddle the Clarion River via Lazy Canoe Rentals. You can also paddle Tionesta Lake but be prepared for some head winds that often sneak up. If you like cycling the rail trails, try the Oil Creek Petroleum Center to Drakes Well ride on beautiful paved trails and gorgeous scenery, or try several different trails near Oil City. Sandy Creek Trail is one of our favorites starting at the Belmar Bridge. If you would like to walk around the campground, they have a lovely hike starting at the dam and goes to the top of the ridge overlooking the lake. It is worth the trek to do the whole trail loop. Other places to visit are Kinzua Dam overlook, Jakes Rocks, Beartown Rocks, Kinzua Bridge State Park (to walk out and see the tornado damage that took out the highest railway bridge. Then stop at Mount Jewitt for some ice cream. The best ice cream around is in the town of Tionesta called Bananas. If you are there in late August, drive to Bennezette Visitors Center and try to get a glimpse of elk. We only wish the campground would stay open through October so that we could enjoy the beautiful fall colors.

This is our favorite campground! Such a peaceful setting with lots of trees. You will find many sites with a combination of sun and shade. The sites along the river are our favorite but we've never had a site we didn't like. We enjoy the short hiking trail right in the campground and also the trail from the overflow to the dam. There is also a great frisbee golf course at the dam. The local town has a lot of character and a great trading post just in case you need some camping supplies. You don't want to miss stopping at Bananas for ice cream!

This is our favorite campground! Such a peaceful setting with lots of trees. You will find many sites with a combination of sun and shade. The sites along the river are our favorite but we've never had a site we didn't like. We enjoy the short hiking trail right in the campground and also the trail from the overflow to the dam. There is also a great frisbee golf course at the dam. The local town has a lot of character and a great trading post just in case you need some camping supplies. You don't want to miss stopping at Bananas for ice cream!

We'll maintained, excellent place to stay! The park is clean, well patrolled, and a great place to ride bikes as well!!!!!

Another great stay at Tionesta Rec area. The sites are nice and the restrooms are always clean and well stocked. We have stayed here three times this summer and we've enjoyed ourselves every time. We will surely suggest this place to friends.

We'll maintained, excellent place to stay! The park is clean, well patrolled, and a great place to ride bikes as well!!!!!

Another great stay at Tionesta Rec area. The sites are nice and the restrooms are always clean and well stocked. We have stayed here three times this summer and we've enjoyed ourselves every time. We will surely suggest this place to friends.

the campground was clean and well maintained. having full hook ups was very nice. if the swimming area would have been open it would have been nice. over i will come back and reccomend this campground to my friends

the campground was clean and well maintained. having full hook ups was very nice. if the swimming area would have been open it would have been nice. over i will come back and reccomend this campground to my friends